Javy Guerra (shortstop)

Javier Guerra
San Diego Padres – No. 8
Shortstop
Born: (1995-09-25) September 25, 1995
David, Panama
Bats: Left Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 4, 2018, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics
Batting average .000
Home runs 0
Runs batted in 0
Teams

Javier Alexis Guerra [gayr'rah] (born September 25, 1995) is a Panamanian professional baseball shortstop for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Guerra signed with the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in 2012, coming to terms on a contract calling for a reported bonus of $250,000.[1] At the time Guerra drew mixed reviews for his defense because he had fringy speed, but he showed a very quick first step and excellent range to both sides. He has very soft but lightning-quick hands and is very assured in the field, which complements with a huge arm, perhaps the strongest in the Red Sox system, and can make any throw look easy even from deep in the hole.[2][3]

Guerra made his professional debut with the Dominican Summer League Red Sox in 2013, gaining successive promotions to the Gulf Coast Red Sox in 2014 and the Greenville Drive in 2015. During this time, Guerra improved significantly his offensive game.[2]

In his debut with the DSL Red Sox, Guerra hit a .248 average with nine doubles and 23 runs batted in in 60 games appearances. He then batted .269 with two home runs and 26 RBI in the Gulf Coast League. His breakout season came after joining Greenville, where he displayed his highlight-reel defensive plays at shortstop with the surprising ability to drive the ball.[2]

In 2015, Guerra exceeded expectations at the plate, hitting both for average and power, putting up a .279/.329/.449 slash line with 68 RBI, along with 23 doubles, three triples and 15 home runs in a career-high 116 games, while earning a selection to the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.[2] In addition, Guerra ranked among the best hitters in the Red Sox system, ending second in home runs, third in RBI and total bases (195), fourth in slugging (.449) and fifth in runs scored (64).[4]

On November 13, 2015, the Red Sox traded Guerra, Carlos Asuaje, Manuel Margot, and Logan Allen to the San Diego Padres for Craig Kimbrel.[5] He spent 2016 with the Lake Elsinore Storm where he batted .202 with nine home runs and 41 RBIs in 105 games. The Padres added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.[6] He spent 2017 with Lake Elsinore and the San Antonio Missions, compiling a combined .222 batting average with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 128 games between both teams.[7] He began 2018 with the El Paso Chihuahuas.

Guerra was called up to the majors for the first time on May 4, 2018 and made his MLB debut that night.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Full Count » Red Sox make a play in Panama, sign three amateur free agents highlighted by shortstop Javier Guerra". Full Count. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Sox-Prospects.com – Javier Guerra page".
  3. ↑ Scouting Scratch: Javier Guerra, Michael Chavis, Nick Longhi. SoxProspects.com. Retrieved on September 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Boston Red Sox Minor League hitting statistics".
  5. ↑ "Red Sox acquire star closer Craig Kimbrel from Padres". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  6. ↑ Sanders, Jeff. "Youth served as Padres set 40-man roster". Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Javy Guerra Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  8. ↑ Javy Guerra makes the big leagues for Padres
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